This Week in Geekery January 19- 26
So the bitter cold is less, but now it’s a great time for book readings, or outdoor skating, or mystery improv, or all sorts of geekery!
Wednesday January 21st
Feeling all literary?
8-11pm ChiSeries Toronto Reading Series PWYC
Round Venue – 152a Augusta Avenue
This month brings Geoff Cole, Lesley Livingston, and Noah Wareness together with Kari Maaren presenting original ukulele music between readings.
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Friday January 23rd
They don’t even know how the mystery will be solved!
8 pm The Mystery Society Improv $10
Comedy Bar – 945 Bloor Street West
The premise of this two person improv is a mystery reminiscent of Nancy Drew, with the audience helping (or hindering) the detectives’ progress!
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Saturday January 24th
This was in last year’s bitter winter – why not join them (photo by Firemate Photographic)
1-4:30pm Annual X-Men of Toronto Cosplay Skate – bring warm clothes for The Sanctuary
Nathan Phillips Square – City Hall – 100 Queen St West
Join the X-Men of Toronto as they skate in costume for a free and fun time. All they ask is to do good while geeky!
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Sunday January 25th
1pm Toronto Steampunk Society Pub Afternoon
The Frog & Firkin – 4858 Yonge Street
Join other steampunk enthusiasts, in full costume or just a bit of flair, for a casual afternoon at the pub.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Monday January 26th
7pm Art Spiegelman: What the %@&*! Happened to Comics $39 (Limited tickets may be available)
Bloor Hot Docs Cinema – 506 Bloor Street West
“An evening w/ Pulitzer Prize winning artist/illustrator, comic book legend, and creator of Maus” exploring the evolution of comics and how they interact with our brains.
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Wednesday, January 28th
If their logo is this fun, just imagine the questions!
7:30 (8pm start) Return of Geek Trivia $5
New Location – Imperial Pub – 54 Dundas Street East
Form teams of 4-6 (or come and join a short handed team) and test your knowledge of geeky tv, video games, comics, movies, science, and other things geeky.
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Help Fund another Canadian Zombie Apocalypse!
7:30 Year Zombie Launch Party $5(on-line) $10 (at the door) Free for Zombies!
The Mod Club – 722 College street
Kickstarter campaign launch for a Zombie Apocalypse series.
More Info Here
Thursday, January 29th
7-8:30 pm Friends of the Merril Annual General Meeting & Launch of Canadian Fantastic in Focus
Lillian Smith Library – 239 College Street
Meet the group which plans the Merril’s activities throughout the year, and learn about the new book: “Canadian Fantastic in Focus”.
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Friday January 30th
7-10pm Comic Creators Assemble
Back Space Toronto (ComicBook Lounge) – 587A College Street
A casual “Industry Night” for those who create comics, pro or aspiring.
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Saturday January 31st
Think it’s too chilly to be geeky? No such thing!
11-5 Frost Con 3.0 $15 (Basic ticket) until the 19th
Sheraton Center – 123 Queen Street West
Cosplay or Manga/Anime or Gaming aficionado? This con might be for you!
Programming details still to be announced.
More Info Here
Saturday February 7th
8pm – ?? A. Shay Hahn’s SWEET ACTION! – Free
The Society of the Seven Crowns Tattoo – 2499 Yonge St. – Upper Level
Join artist A. Shay Hahn for the launch of his newest comics, as well as a gallery showing of some of his pop culture and comic inspired artwork.
More Info Here and Here
Know any other geeky events? Let me know in the comments.
